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Over the last year, we've built an innovative model of writing assessment that blends human & AI judgement. If you would like to see how it works & try it for free, sign up for our webinar next Wednesday at 4pm. We will give all attendees 30 free AI credits. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Feedback Resource Guide. Out now. 👏 My previous book about feedback included a lot of discussion of the evidence & theory. This book just focuses on practical, workload-friendly & evidence-informed feedback techniques for the classroom. www.amazon.co.uk/Feedback-Res...

Ditching Differentiation? "It’s fair to say that the term ‘differentiation’ has had its day in education (or at least in England). At one point, it was considered to be an integral element of lesson planning, design and delivery to ensure all learners were involved..." By Kate Jones

Most differentiation was paperwork theatre. Strong universal instruction, precise scaffolds, live responsiveness and structured support do the heavy lifting. Call it adaptive teaching if you like – but don’t confuse lowered demand or three worksheets with equity

I ditched individual - differentiated 'teaching resources' many years ago in favour of adaptive teaching and haven't looked back. Differentiation became pervasive in education, obstructive to effective teaching and learning as the long‑discredited notion of learning styles. #EducationEquality

Where oracy is treated as a tick-box exercise in primary, this overlooks its massive potential to support pupils' writing, says teacher Louise Gaunson, who shares tips for bringing drama into lessons

The English Strand at TTR Connect 2026! So far, we have announced eight speakers with many more to come! Check them out here: www.ttradio.org/english26 and get a free ticket here: www.ttradio.org/connect2026

Nothing improves a school more, for both results and day-to-day well-being, than getting behaviour right. Leaders who neglect behaviour management damage staff, pupils, and the whole culture, and they leave chaos behind them.

Being emotionally intelligent means being aware of how you feel and what you can do about it. Try out these five steps with your pupils. We provide professional learning for teachers and schools. Find out more http://impact.wales

Pleased to have been invited by Sophie to her Podcast. Listen in for thoughts about phones in school, parental WhatsApp groups, the place of mental health and wellbeing in schools, plus insights into writing The School Mental Health Toolkit. www.mindfulnessforlearning.com/audio/episod...

Feedback Resource Guide is out now! It contains 85 workload friendly, evidence-informed & actionable feedback techniques for the classroom! A teacher doesn't need that many but it's good to have a choice to select what to use, when & why. There are techniques for all ages, key stages & subjects.

Lovely to come home to find @katejonesteach.bsky.social has sent me a special signed copy of this wonderful book! 😊

I was at Luton Sixth Form College today. The staff are focusing on consistency & routines in the classroom. The LSFC Teaching Standards, are something staff thought carefully about & use to guide their lessons, creating high-quality learning experiences for all students. 😊 👏

Our Deputy Chief Executive, Dr Cat Scutt, will be speaking at the 'NPQ review: call for insights webinar' this afternoon. 📢 Are you joining the session? Date: today, 28th January Time: 4-4.45pm #Education #UKEducation #Teacher #UKTeacher #School #UKSchool #Teaching #Classroom

This is shaping up to be such a good event! 🤩 If you’re interested in attending, get yourself a ticket booked now! 🎟️ We’re also still on the lookout for speakers in Maths, Science and RS - so if you teach in those subjects and have something to share, sign up here ✍️ www.ttradio.org/connect2026

Primary History Conference! This is taking place next week & there are still some places available. I will be co-hosting the day with the amazing Stuart Tiffany. It will be a great day! To find out more or book tickets click here t.co/yCUQZ22kJu

"Imagine you're taking a test. Question after question feels easy, and before long you're scoring near the maximum. Great news for you, but bad news for anyone trying to measure how much you really know. That problem has a name: the ceiling effect." evidencebased.education/resource/whe...

Based in Solihull or know anyone that is? Free event for families. Story time with Q&A with the author (me!). Please share, as it's part of many exciting projects this year to encourage reading for pleasure as part of the National Year of Reading 2026. 📚 ❤️ solihull.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...

Feedback Bookmarks. Simple prompts designed to help students engage with feedback, check for understanding & act on it. They can be easily adapted for different ages & subjects. Eventually, responding effectively to feedback becomes a learning habit & the bookmark is no longer needed!

A really useful idea I was given is to ask primary to send them with a photocopy of their 'best work' and stick that in the front of year 7 exercise books.

We enjoyed this, from @katejonesteach.bsky.social for Evidence Based Education: Retrieval practice and student wellbeing. "Retrieval practice is recognised as an effective way to strengthen learning. Yet there is also the potential to support pupil wellbeing."

FREE SESSION COMING UP SOON! Exploring PKC and the new Ofsted Framework With insights from leaders who have gone through inspections under the new framework.

All pupils can cope with demanding work. When we trust them with it, engagement rises, and enjoyment returns, for teachers too. KS3 should be the intellectual powerhouse of the secondary school, not the bit we rush through... /3

Second, move beyond content coverage and task completion. Big ideas, high-quality texts and genuine thinking matter far more than finishing worksheets or racing through material. Third, create classrooms that are high challenge and low threat. /2

There are 3 ways we can improve provision at Key Stage 3. First, stop treating KS3 as a warm-up for 'serious' work at KS4. When we do that, we lower the intellectual bar, often without realising it. /1

Awesome feeling to see my Retrieval Practice book in Waterstones, Cardiff! ❤️ 📸 📚

There's been a lot of discussion about differentation & adaptive teaching: what they mean, how they overlap, and where they differ? I appreciated how this book helps to clarify that thinking, offering practical advice & prompts for reflection. Another great edu book I would recommend!

We are looking for a Teacher of English! Come join us here in Hanoi! www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...

In 2020 Evidence Based Education published The Great Teaching Toolkit Evidence Review, this poster (know as The Model for Great Teaching) captures the research & different aspects of great teaching!

ICYMI - Questioning webinar for teachers youtu.be/GRS09MgUbTs?...

Here is a great blog I read this morning by teacher Caiti Wade (not sure if she's on Bluesky!) about Checking for understanding in the classroom thedisruptiveeducator.substack.com/p/the-i-alre...

Would you like to see the Primary Knowledge Curriculum in action...for FREE? We have an open day at a school in Peterborough in February. Sign up here:

Technology has the potential to harness the benefits of retrieval practice by providing regular and low-stakes opportunities for retrieval practice, inside & outside of the classroom (in addition to reducing & managing teacher workload). My blog post: evidencebased.education/resource/ret...

Getting better at getting better! What are other ways we can improve our practice? Learning from others is why most of us are here on Bluesky! Research & reading are often an important & enjoyable aspect of PD. Experience & reflection combined provide insight & sharper instincts.

*** NEW POST *** There are often calls to make a school's or subject's curriculum local and familiar but this can have its problems. I take a look for @tesmagazine.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

Have you seen our latest newsletter series? The 2nd part is live now!

New book selfie! 📚 📖 For many authors/writers the self promotion is the hardest/worst part but it's important to do. Thank you for the support ❤️ www.amazon.co.uk/Feedback-Res...

Publication day! I really enjoyed writing this book, a collection of evidence-informed, practical and actionable feedback techniques for every classroom. www.amazon.co.uk/Feedback-Res...

Retrieval practice is widely recognised as an effective way to strengthen learning. Understandably, it is often discussed through an academic lens. Yet there is an important pastoral element: the potential of retrieval practice to support student wellbeing. evidencebased.education/resource/ret...

I really enjoyed chatting with Brendan Lee about retrieval practice. You can listen to the link below. Do check out his fantastic podcast if you haven't already! www.learnwithlee.net/s03e16-kate-...

In 2025, I took a six-month sabbatical dedicated to writing. It was a lovely & rewarding opportunity to slow down: to read, reflect, write, redraft, and then write some more! Books for educators & children's picture books. I'm excited for my books to be published & out in the world!

This could be absolutely brilliant, or a complete waste of money and time. Suspect success will depend on who creates the training and how much is evidence-based or whether it panders to the latest on trend 'solutions'. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Free download to support pupils & parents to develop effective, efficient & evidence-informed study habits. Feel free to share across your community and networks. www.tes.com/teaching-res...

New book coming very soon! 👏 A wide range of feedback techniques that are evidence-informed, workload friendly & sustainable for teachers & actionable to help students move their learning forward. Available to pre-order now www.amazon.co.uk/Feedback-Res...

A recording of the webinar I hosted focusing on effective (and ineffective) study strategies that can be used at home to support students with their learning. Feel free to share with your wider school community! youtu.be/2FLodJngqFc?...

Free download ⬇️ I authored an eBook for teachers (and students) about flashcards. Lots of practical tips focusing on using flashcards effectively & efficiently! 2366135.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/236613...

Rob Coe et al at the Sutton Trust (2014) identified ‘poor proxies’ for learning; indicators that may lead observers to assume learning is taking place, but in actuality may not be related to learning. The idea of poor proxies can also be applied to feedback. evidencebased.education/resource/poo...

Thank you to everyone that entered my book competition! The winner on Bluesky is @aberflyarf.bsky.social 👏 Please get in touch with your details! If you are interested to read my book about Questioning it is out now! 😊 www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Guide...